"Every member a missionary." Through all of the technological advances of our day, we can share the gospel in so many ways. Through social networking sites- Facebook, Twitter, etc, it is easy for people to find out who we are, what we're interested in, and what we stand for. Our talents and interests allow us opportunities to meet different people and surround ourselves with different groups. Technology helps us make connections with people and talk to those who we wouldn't be able to see otherwise. We can share and bring up the gospel much more often than we think we can! The church is using media and successfully spreading "the good news" all over the world. Websites like Mormon.org, LDS.org, and others are available for those curious in the church or looking to be uplifted. And there are so many Mormon Messages that we can easily share.We can join in this effort, and through our friendships, our ability to talk to people, those that share the same interests as us, we can make connections and roll the gospel stone forward.
"You have a great opportunity to be a powerful force for good in the Church and in the world. There is truth in the old adage that “the pen is mightier than the sword." In many cases it is with words that you will accomplish the great things that you set out to do."
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, it is our responsibility and duty to God and our fellow men to share the light of the gospel with those who don't yet have it. Because we live in an amazing age of technology, our opportunities for missionary work have increased by 10x. It has become amazingly easy to have our words spread to so many people, which only means we have to pay more attention to what we say. We can use this tool to idol away our time and words, or we can share and testify of Christ, which should be our main purpose. Where much is given, much is expected. So we, as a generation that has been blessed with so much, are called to spread the gospel of our Savior, Jesus Christ. So let's do it!
"The Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ has no doubt had a powerful impact on your life. It has, in part, shaped who you are and what your future will be. Do not be afraid to share with others your experiences as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ."
Think of your favorite dessert. Chocolate cake? Costco Cheesecake? Mmmhm. Absolutely delectable. So, when you taste something so amazing, isn't it natural to want others to try it as well? So they can share your same love? Or when you see an amazing movie. I know for sure the very next day I tell everyone I cross paths with that they HAVE to go see it! I find that these same feelings apply to the gospel. The gospel has brought me so much happiness, and helped me through everything in my life. If I am so blessed to have this happiness, isn't it natural to want others to experience the same thing? We know that everyone on earth is a "spirit son and daughter unto God," and therefore we are all spirit brothers and sisters. So knowing this, doesn't that increase the intensity of wanting others to know the truth? I know it does for me. I want my brothers to be able to live with God, and when we want this badly enough, we will not be afraid to share. "We are all enlisted."
There are an unlimited number of good and amazing things in this world. It's hard to say which of these amazing things would constitute a "perfect day," but I'll give it a shot.
To begin- I almost considered sleeping in on my perfect day, because sleeping in is a beautiful thing. But why sleep in when I could be in Greece on a beach? I'm thinking good, better, best here. Warm weather is vital for perfection. 85 degrees, slightly breezy. This sounds especially wonderful as I look out into the -10 degree ice age outside the window. Of course all of my stresses and obligations would be gone on this day, no homework, chores, school, rehearsals...nada. I would just relax, read a book by John Green, and then meet up with all of my best friends in the world and play hilarious improv games (still on a beach in Greece). I would have an unlimited supply of fruit smoothies and cookie dough brownies. The whole day, soundtracks of Ed Sheeran, Mat Kearney, He is We, Matt Wertz, Rascal Flatts, and every song I've ever loved would be playing out of the sky. I would go tubing, then dancing, and play soccer with all of my favorite people. I'd eat steak and shrimp for dinner and drink mango lemonade or a pina colada..virgin.(; Dessert would be a French Napolean, obviously. Then the rest of the night would consist of fun night games, a campfire, star gazing, and looking down on a beautiful view from somewhere high up. So that basically sums up my perfect day! Oh, and I'd probably marry a hot Italian man somewhere in there. So maybe (and hopefully) someday, if Ben decides to fund it, "my perfect day" will become a reality.(:
